Nadia Alteme

Burning It Down—One Hot Flash at a Time, a guide to thriving in perimenopause.

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You might think you know what perimenopause looks or feels like—but chances are, it’s not what you had in mind. For decades, mainstream conversations about menopause have been narrow, framed through cisgendered, White, middle-class lenses, and often steeped in stigma, ageist rhetoric and misinformation. This podcast is about changing that narrative. We’ll explore perimenopause and menopause through fresh perspectives, highlight experiences that have historically been silenced, and offer practical knowledge to help both people living this life stage and the therapists supporting them. We’ll div...

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Nadia Alteme

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The Power of the Pause 19.03.2026 22:25

Therapists don’t need to be menopause experts to support clients through perimenopause. In this episode, we explore the transition as a biopsychosocial life stage, its impact on identity, relationships, and mental health, and how therapists can respond with curiosity and awareness. We highlight approaches like CBT, ACT, and narrative therapy, while reframing perimenopause as a developmental transi...

Menopause Beyond the Binary 19.03.2026 2:05

Who experiences perimenopause? More people than the mainstream conversation suggests. In this episode, we explore how the menopausal transition affects transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals, and discuss emerging links between perimenopause and neurodivergence. We also examine how stigma, gendered language, and cultural narratives shape who feels seen, supported, and able to acces...

Your Hormones are Talking - This is what They're Saying 19.03.2026 34:43

What’s happening in the body during perimenopause? In this episode, we explore the hormones behind the physical and emotional changes of the menopausal transition. We also unpack the science behind menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) including why it has such a controversial history and what newer research says about its safety and benefits. Finally we discuss practical ways to manage symptoms throug...

Wait! This is Perimenopause?! 19.03.2026 24:44

Why talk about perimenopause? Because despite growing attention around menopause, stigma, misinformation, and silence still shape how we understand this major life transition. In this episode, we unpack why conversations about perimenopause matter—especially for therapists and helping professionals. For a full transcript of this episode, please click on: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Eg6M5n...